BIFF fighter. FILE PHOTO
Elements of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Barangay Kalbugan, Pagalungan, Maguindanao clashed Monday afternoon, resulting in at least one death.
The encounter happened between members of the MILF 108th base command and the BIFF headed by one Commander Gani Saligan at about 5:20 p.m., said 6th Infantry Division spokesperson Captain Joan Petinglay.
The firefight lasted about 30 minutes and resulted in the death of one BIFF member and the wounding of another BIFF member.
No MILF member was hurt or killed.
Authorities are confirming whether civilians have evacuated due to the firefight.
At the same time, the 6th ID is also verifying reports of an ongoing firefight in Sultan sa Barongis, also in the province of Maguindanao.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/104768/1-killed-in-biff-milf-clash
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